Academy LMS 6.2 on Windows GET Parameter /academy/tutor/filter cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Academy LMS 6.2 on Windows. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /academy/tutor/filter of the component GET Parameter Handler. This manipulation of the argument searched_word/searched_tution_class_type[]/searched_price_type[]/searched_duration[] causes cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-4973. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Academy LMS 6.2 on Windows. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file /academy/tutor/filter of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument searched_word/searched_tution_class_type[]/searched_price_type[]/searched_duration[] with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was shared 09/14/2023. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-4973. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 174680
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-4973 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-239749
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2023 09:49 PM
Updated: 04/22/2025 12:58 AM
Changes: 09/14/2023 09:49 PM (41), 10/11/2023 09:51 PM (4), 10/11/2023 10:05 PM (28), 06/05/2024 04:21 PM (22), 04/22/2025 12:58 AM (4)
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Submitter: skalvin
Cache ID: 18:3AA:40

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